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“If you are hurting or stressed or troubled by current circumstances and would like to find new solutions to old patterns then letís work together to create more vitality and inner peace in your life. My overarching intention is that you recover your strength and develop new practices to face lifeís problems with clarity and self compassion. Whether the issues you face are in your life or relationship or in regards to your childt, I would love to consult with you on the phone and see if I could be helpful to you. Please don't hesitate to call.

“Most importantly, my ideal client is someone who is desiring and ready for change. You may feel stuck in some aspect of your life such as career or relationships. You may have suffered a traumatic event. You may be experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression. And you have reached a point when you are ready to take action even if you don't quite know what that will look like yet. What I love most is accompanying someone on their journey inward, offering a safe space for you to be fully you.

“My specialty is psychotherapy with individual adults, couples and group members whose lives are not working. In love and work they may experience feelings of despair, failure, lost hope or seemingly unresolvable conflict . Undermining anxiety, depression, grief , fear of rejection or a more general feeling of lack of fufillment and malaise may bring them to therapy. Their struggles may originate in personality patterns that were created for protection and survival in earlier stages of their development. My work involves helping them to understand their feelings and to successfully work through the obstacles to fulfillment of their needs and desires.

“I am a bilingual (Spanish/English), bicultural therapist. I offer 20 years of experience in the treatment of mental health disorders. I am dedicated to providing a safe and compassionate practice with a focus on mindful healing and growth. My training and scope of competence is in the treatment of depression, anxiety, addictions, personality disorders and the impact of trauma on adolescents and adults. I work with individuals, couples, families and men's issues regarding divorce and parenting. My treatment model is based on cognitive therapy. I received additional training in the treatment of childhood disorders.

“I am dedicated to supporting your movement from psychological and physical patterns that may no longer serve you, toward embodying a fuller more creative self expression and satisfying life. These patterns and blocks were often formed in service of your unique coping and survival needs early in life, or as the result of trauma and/or oppression that may have occurred at any point along the way. Together we can begin to reclaim that which has been lost or forgotten, to reconnect to your inner wisdom and knowing, and to strengthen your ability to create the life you envision.

“My private practice, located in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco, is focused on self-compassion. I help clients live with greater awareness, honesty and joy by guiding them to meet self-limiting beliefs with loving presence, and wake up from the trance of self-judgment. I draw on my professional training in relational psychotherapy, and more than a decade of meditation practice. My clients include people who have struggled with self-criticism, anxiety, work-related stress, grief, and life transitions. I also offer self-compassion workshops and a monthly, by-donation meditation group.

“In times of transition and stress, or when frustrating patterns or worries persist without an obvious cause, therapy can provide relief and bring about change. My initial focus is to create a welcoming space where you feel comfortable talking about what's on your mind--therapy works best when therapist and client trust, respect, and like each other. Together we'll try to understand your situation better and discover how you want to resolve it.

“Whether you are coping with a long-standing problem or undergoing new stress or transition, I can help by providing perspective, renewed hope, and the opportunity to learn and practice strategies for change in a safe, supportive environment. I provide therapy for a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety and fears, relationship and family issues, and concerns related to aging, medical illness, and disability.

“I am an experienced L.C.S.W. with offices in San Francisco and Marin. I offer therapy to couples, adult individuals, and adolescents, with a wide range of issues- relationship problems, anxiety and depression (including; post-partum depression), adjustment to life transitions, parenting challenges, and self-esteem struggles.

“Does your family have extra challenges because of adoption (and pre-adoption history), attachment problems, trauma, loss, divorce, or other complications? I work with children, teens, and parents who are struggling with issues most families don't have to deal with--issues like abandonment, abuse, insecure attachment/RAD, child/teen anxiety and depression, out-of-control behavior, and post traumatic stress. When parents feel lost, frustrated, overwhelmed, or scared, therapy can help restore hope, promote attachment, develop new skills and new understanding, and return children to a healthy developmental trajectory. What's overwhelming becomes manageable, enhancing family relationships and functioning.

“Diagnosis broken into "Dia" and "Gnosis" means literally to know across. Quick treatments may address a symptom only to quickly return. This may explain why some of the efforts you've made to change are short lived. Perhaps based upon an incomplete or haphazardly constructed map? If you want to know your self deeply and learn to live your life by trusting your self and your process I can support you. It's okay if you have no idea where to begin. Your first step may be unsure and the ground may be loose but we can work with it.

“I am assuming you are perusing this website because you are wanting something in your life to change. People often seek therapy for a variety of reasons and I am here to help provide you with the opportunity to make that change. By entering in the therapeutic relationship, I will help you to uncover patterns of thinking and behavior that may no longer be in your best interest. I want to empower you to take hold of your life again and live your life to the fullest.

“I am a registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern who has helped individuals, couples and families on a wide range of issues. I have worked with diverse populations including professional experience working in community mental health. My goal as a psychotherapist is to support my clients in their journey of self-discovery, growth and healing. I believe that our family backgrounds and early life experiences significantly shape our world view. I am deeply committed to social justice and employ a client-centered and empowering approach to my clinical work.

“I view the therapy office as a space where all can feel accepted without fear of judgment. I believe those who seek therapy with a desire to grow and willingness to challenge themselves will bring about positive change in themselves. I see my role as a therapist as one of supporting my clients in their individual journey of growth. Often people seek therapy when they feel like they've reached "the end of their rope." Others may simply seek therapy as an opportunity for personal growth. Whatever your station, I aim to meet you based on your individual needs.

“I view psychotherapy as a joint venture in which we work collaboratively to reach your goals. My style is direct, transparent and positive. I am warm, interactive and nonjudgemental. I create the safety needed within our relationship to allow us to explore the issues that underlie depression, anxiety, loneliness, lack of fulfillment and other concerns. As a therapist I follow your lead. With over two decades of experience I work diligently to understand each client, employing elements of psychoanalytic, harm reduction and cognitive behavioral theories to create an approach that best suits the unique individual with whom I am working.

“As a Board-Certified Clinical Sexologist and Licensed Marriage, Family Therapist, I have the expertise to provide effective treatment of all sexual and relationship concerns. Therapy is interactive: I will listen to you, provide feedback, help you to understand why you are having difficulty, and use therapeutic techniques to make lasting change. I believe that therapy should be straightforward, solution-focused, and short-term. Please feel free to contact me to schedule an appointment or to get more information.

“As a psychiatrist, I specialize in providing care and alleviating the suffering associated with depression, anxiety, and chronic pain states in young people and adults. I take an integrated approach to your care, combining mindfulness approaches based on meditative practices, with more traditional psychotherapy, and--where appropriate--careful use of medications. My commitment is that your therapy make a profound difference in the areas of your life that are most important to you.

“In my psychotherapy practice I seek to support the emotional, psychological, and spiritual work that you hope to do at this particular point in your life. I bring openness, non-judgement, and curiosity to my work with clients. Often, there is a significant life event, or challenge in relationships that brings us to therapy. I approach our work by exploring with you what will be most therapeutic and productive at this time. Clients who bring a willingness for change, and an openness to introspection are a good match for my practice.

“I offer straightforward and effective therapy tailored to meet your individual needs. I aim to help identify your strengths and use them to achieve realistic, attainable goals. Whether you are struggling with a major life transition, career dissatisfaction, relationship difficulty, or more generalized unhappiness with the direction you're headed, together we can achieve a richer understanding of your life and the behavioral patterns that may be impeding your personal growth. My demeanor is honest, warm, and conscientious, which helps me connect to with people from all walks of life.

“I work with individuals who are desiring change in their lives. We will work together to find innovative solutions that are individualized to your needs. I provide therapy from a holistic perspective; that there is an inextricable relationship between the mind, the body, and the spirit. I strongly believe in the human capacity for change and growth while simultaneously learning to accept and coexist with life's unpredictable setbacks and challenges.

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